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ELECT NOHATE
For an EU election campaign free from intolerance and discrimination
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Hate speech and divisive rhetoric...
THREATEN our human rights
Exaggerating differences between people treats certain
groups as scapegoats for various societal problems. This
undermines attempts to find genuine solutions to actual
issues, representing a threat not only to the mental and
physical health of victims, but also to human rights across
Europe.
Consistently, it comes primarily at the expense of those
most vulnerable in any population – people marginalised
and excluded due to their origin, race, ethnicity, religion,
age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity,
gender expression, sex characteristics or migration status.
Election candidates hAVE A
DUTY TO lead by example.
Politicians, the media and anybody in
the public eye have a particular
responsibility not only to avoid fueling
this trend, but to actively counter it.
#ElectNoHate
LEGITIMISE HATEFUL ACTIONS
This creates space for the spread of
intolerance and discrimination,
leading invariably to violence.
Election candidates must fight it
The 2019 European Parliament elections
will take place at an uncertain time for our
democracy, with messages of hate and
divisiveness pervading politics across the
European Union.
BE PART OF THE SOLUTION The undersigned organisations call on MEP candidates, their teams, the members in their parties as well as
the media to commit to promoting the strengthening of the rights of all people in Europe, and to fostering
inclusion and understanding. This includes:
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Refusing to publish, display or endorse
any campaign materials or statements
that may incite discrimination, prejudice
or hatred on any grounds
#ElectNoHate
Using inclusive language in order to
avoid creating prejudice or
stigmatisation
Contributing to debates around the
issues experienced by marginalised
groups in a responsible way that
respects the dignity and rights of the
members of these communities
Refusing to publish, display or endorse
any campaign materials or statements
instigating hostility between different
communities, including between
different minority communities
Holding accountable those actors who
actively engage in or enable the
perpetration of hate